Update: Christian again facing deportation in Kazakhstan

A German-born believer who was recently prosecuted in Akmola Region,Kazakhstan for taking part in religious worship without state registration is again facing deportation. In October, Viktor Leven successfully appealed the deportation order (click here for details), but the Regional Court reinstated the deportation on November 26. Leven stated he may be forced to leave the country at any time. (Source: Forum18)

Pray that Leven will not be deported and separated from his wife and six children, the youngest of whom is just three weeks old. Pray for endurance for other believers facing similar challenges in Kazakhstan.

For more information on the persecution facing Kazakhstan's Christians, go to theKazakhstan Country Report.